
Smith's Journey From International Struggles to World No.1
Linsey Smith's transformation from a player who 'hated' her early England career to becoming the world's number one T20 bowler is one of cricket's most remarkable redemption stories.
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Linsey Smith's transformation from a player who 'hated' her early England career to becoming the world's number one T20 bowler is one of cricket's most remarkable redemption stories.

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt endured a disappointing return from injury, scoring just three runs as Australia secured a comfortable five-wicket victory in their T20 World Cup warm-up match.

Alice Capsey's match-winning 82 from 43 balls has given England selectors a welcome headache as they prepare their T20 World Cup squad.

Danni Wyatt-Hodge has thrown her weight behind struggling opening partner Sophia Dunkley, whose recent form has raised questions about England's T20 World Cup preparations.

Heather Knight's laboured innings against India highlights growing concerns over England's batting order just weeks before the home T20 World Cup.

England's leading T20 wicket-taker Sophie Ecclestone reveals how she overcame a mental health crisis to target World Cup glory on home soil.

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt reports positive progress in her calf injury rehabilitation, though she remains unable to bowl ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Jersey survived a dramatic middle-order collapse to defeat Guernsey and secure their place in the next round of T20 World Cup qualifying.

England's head coach Charlotte Edwards has admitted to selection headaches in the batting department following their T20 series victory over New Zealand.

Former West Indies captain Jimmy Adams has taken on the challenge of coaching Jersey cricket as they pursue T20 World Cup qualification for the 2028 tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

Ireland's captain Gaby Lewis will sit out the tri-series against Pakistan and West Indies as she recovers from injury, but remains confident of leading the team at next month's T20 World Cup.

With just six T20 matches remaining before the World Cup starts on 12 June, England coach Charlotte Edwards must resolve several pressing squad questions.